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Old 03-18-2020, 05:42 PM   #2140
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Kinda surprised this hasnt been posted here yet. Unless i didnt see it then my apologies

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-...tml#individual

Emergency Funds for COVID-19:

1. GST credit - $400 single adults - $600 for couples

2. Child Tax benefit Top up - $300 per child added on top of
what you receive already.

3. Student loan payments deferred
-6 month timeframe
-no payments
-no interest accrual

4. Indigenous community based support fund
-$305 million

5. $200 million provided for community resources
-Shelters/homeless needs
-Sexual assault/transition homes

6. 10% wage subsidy for small-medium sized businesses for employees.
-$25,000 per employer

7. Ensured Mortgage Protection Program
-50 billion provided
-payment deferrals
-special payment arrangements

8. Bank Supports
-auto loans - deferral of payments possible
-contact bank directly
-speak to your institutions

9. Personal Income Tax
-payment before September. 1st/2020 - extended deadline for income tax payments owed

-Filing deadline for Income Tax - June.1st/2020

10. Emergency Care Benefit
-Quarantined or caring for sick family member
-Providing $900 bi weekly
-Payment via direct deposit
-Will not require medical documentation
-Starting early April

11. Emergency support fund - $5 Billion
-more info to come

*Supply chains from groceries will maintain fair prices for Canadians

PLEASE SEE WEBSITE ON HOW TO APPLY FOR PROGRAMS:

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-...tml#individual
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